I’m so confused by how Reddit is being moderated now. I had someone follow me to various subreddits, responding to every comment I made with a particular anti trans slur, (the one that rhymes with “moon”, not sure if I’m allowed to say it here) and a demand that I join the “41 percent” (which basically means “kill yourself.”) I reported their account, just once, and it was the first time I’d ever reported anyone. A few hours later, I was permanently banned for “abusing the report button”. I tried making another account and was instantly banned. The accounts of other people in my household have also been permanently banned, which is the most confusing part of all of it.

The account that was harassing me is still up as far as I’m aware. So, apparently it’s fine to call people slurs and tell them to die, but they’re not allowed to complain about it.

So, I’m new to this place. I was told it was better.

    • BradleyUffner@lemmy.world
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      14 hours ago

      It’s such a big tent that there really isn’t any prevailing culture. Some people just like to shit on it because it’s the largest instance.

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        You’re right and you’re not: like the Democratic Party, it’s a big tent encompassing multitudes.

        But also like the Democratic Party, the leadership aka mods and admins (as well as the political communities) is thoroughly dominated by Neoliberals with tendencies towards authoritarianism and prizing negative peace over justified tension.

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          Listen, you either slavishly devote yourself to the market system or you’re trying to run me over with a tank.

          There is no middle ground, and anyone who argues otherwise is a violent extremist. 😔

          Somehow, this place is still miles ahead of Reddit. The bar is that low.